How to Pronounce "ruthlessness"
word
ˈɹuθɫəsnəs
ROOTH-luhs-nuhs
ɹˈuːθləsnəs
rooth-LUHS-nuhs
Definition
The quality of being very harsh, cruel, or showing no pity for others, especially when trying to achieve something.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹuθɫəsnəs
British English
ɹˈuːθləsnəs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ROOTH-luhs-nuhs
UK
rooth-LUHS-nuhs
Listen in Context
Her ruthlessness helped her win the competition.
Many feared his ruthlessness as a leader.
The movie shows the ruthlessness of the criminal world.
You have to admire her ruthlessness in business—she never backs down.